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Housing market overview · Updated monthly ·
$430,000median sale price
The median home sale price in Durham, NC is $430,000, down 1.5% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 29 days with 1,068 active listings. The market is currently a seller's market. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Durham, NC is currently a seller's market, based on 2.9 months of supply and homes selling in about 29 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
364
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
29
Average pace
Active listings
1,068
2.9 months supply
Sale-to-list
98.6%
Below asking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $430,000 |
| Median list price | $450,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | -1.5% |
| Average days on market | 29 days |
| Active inventory | 1,068 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.9 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.6% |
| Median price per sq ft | $234/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 364 |
| New listings (latest month) | 468 |
| Listings with a price cut | 33.3% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How the Durham, NC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $485,000 | $250/sq ft | 266 | 23 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $385,000 | $245/sq ft | 15 | 54 days |
| Townhouse | $365,000 | $199/sq ft | 77 | 54 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Durham housing market is currently classified as a seller's market with a median sale price of $430,000. Prices have fallen 1.5% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 29 days on market, indicating 2.9 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x provides context for how home values compare to local earning capacity.
There are currently 1,068 homes listed for sale in Durham, North Carolina. The median listing price is $450K. Featured listings range from $240,000 to $756,456.

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Durham, NC
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Active listings
1,068
Homes on market
Median list price
$450K
Avg. days on market
29
Days until sale
New this week
468
Newly listed
Population
288,465
Median income
$79,234/yr
Median age
34.8 years
Owner-occupied
51.8%
College grads
55.7%
Avg commute
22.7 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS
Zillow home value
$400,564
Zillow rent index
$1,700/mo
Price-to-rent ratio
19.6x
Price-to-income
5.1x
Source: Zillow Research
Durham is a community of approximately 288K residents with a median age of 34.8 years.The median household income is $79,234, which reflects a relatively affluent area with strong earning potential. 55.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, indicating a highly educated population.
Homeownership rates are at 51.8%, showing a blend of owner and renter-occupied properties. The average commute time is 22.7 minutes, which makes this an excellent choice for those seeking short commutes to employment centers.Overall, Durham offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible home values relative to local income levels.
50 schools tracked · 39,747 students
The largest public schools serving Durham, NC by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
NC Virtual Academy
Grades K-12 · 2,959 students
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Grades K-12 · 2,523 students
C E Jordan High
Grades 9-12 · 2,068 students
Riverside High
Grades 9-12 · 1,851 students
Durham School of the Arts
Grades 6-12 · 1,767 students
Hillside High
Grades 9-12 · 1,454 students
Voyager Academy
Grades K-12 · 1,363 students
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Grades 9-12 · 1,352 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Want a head-to-head view? Compare Durham side-by-side with any other U.S. city using our market-comparison tool.
For investors evaluating Durham, the price-to-rent ratio of 19.6x indicates higher purchase prices relative to rental income, typical of appreciation-focused markets. The market has softened 1.5% year-over-year, potentially creating entry opportunities for strategic buyers.Use our rent vs. buy calculator to analyze whether owning or renting makes more financial sense based on Durham's current market conditions and your specific situation. Estimate your monthly payment with the mortgage calculator using Durham's median home price.
The median home sale price in Durham is $430,000, down 1.5% from last year.
Homes typically spend 29 days on market before going under contract.
The median household income is $79,234 per year.
With 2.9 months of supply, Durham is currently a seller's market.
There are currently 1068 homes listed for sale in Durham, NC.
The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Durham is $400,564, representing the typical home value in the area.
The median condo/co-op sale price in Durham, NC is $385,000, compared to $485,000 for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
The median single-family home price in Durham, NC is $485,000 (about $250 per square foot).
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